Abstract: An apparatus for suspending the poultry front half frame on a poultry processing line leaving fewer ribs. An apparatus utilizing spikes strategically located on the cone. Attached at the base of the Swivel Spike Cone is a swivel mechanism that enables the poultry front half frame to rotate 360 degrees when attached to the post located on the chain that moves the birds up the processing line. The present invention uses strategically located spikes allowing for various sizes of birds in the industry. Currently being used in Processing Plants is a smooth surfaced cone that requires the ribs to be left on the poultry front half frame. If the poultry ribs were removed while using these smooth cones it would simply fall off. By enabling poultry processing plants to take off the ribs (leaving them attached to the leg quarters) the leg quarters weigh more, creating additional revenue.

Abstract: A knife sharpener comprising a housing plate supporting a pair of special treated sharpening rods that are curved to a specified dimension for maximizing the knife sharpener's ability to utilize and engage adjustable flexible bumper arms mounted on a positive stop that provides the sharpener's rods best angles and pressure for obtaining an even, consistent edge realignment, no matter what sharpening technique is used. Adjustable spring and cam mechanisms enable easy positioning of the initial, crossing-point of the sharpening rods over the center of a sharpening slot. A stop member and resilient device are used as a single integral stop unit vertically moveable and mounted on the rear face of the housing plate.

Abstract: Apparatus for sharpening, grinding or sizing a cutting edge on a circular blade which has dulled, chipped, or needs re-sizing blades from 2½? to 48? diameter. Differs from prior art in that it sharpens, grinds or sizes circular blades and blades with different geometrical shaped blades. Manually or pneumatically externally powered driven. Furthermore, it is necessary to maintain factory blade edge angles when sharpening the edge of the blade allowing the blade life to be greatly extended and maintain a like new cutting edge through out the life of the circular blade. Present invention is also unique in respect to the not heating up of the blade edge using similar devices. The simplest and safest sharpener of its type to operate. Also the Pneumatically Driven Machine incorporates such a design as to sharpen blades which are of different geometric shapes I.e.

Abstract: The patent feature on this knife blade is having knife sharpening guide lines etched or inked onto the length of the knife blade's surface as a proper, linear guide for maintaining the best knife sharpening pattern for a specific knife shape. The etch lines on the surface of the knife blade will be placed at ?? to 1/16? intervals, but will vary depending on blade size. We are seeking a patent on the lines, themselves, delineating knife sharpening wear patterns on a knife blade surface that best serve the food processing industry. The etched guidelines and the blade's length will provide a format to be followed by the knife sharpener, for consistently achieving a productive, safe, knife blade shape. This feature will be most specifically used on high production knives within the food processing industry. Knives that are used in high-production, food processing plants are sharpened at least twice a day.

Abstract: The apparatus is an improvement in utility from an old apparatus. This apparatus provides operator two different angles, one angle to be used for large knifes or honing the blade. The additional angle is used for thin blades and realignment of blade edges. An additional improvement is the addition of a shear sharpening apparatus creating a versatile apparatus. An additional improvement is the utility of the housing unit. The housing unit is versatile where the user can mount to a fixed position or can hand-held. No other apparatus exist using this utility.

Abstract: The Snap Tech With Z-Tech Fit SMS-BA1 new technical disclosures are the sleeve With the expansion Groove incorporated with the Z-angle of cut which allows the spring like effect during the initial penetration of the two angles ( Z-Fit Angles ) and then allows The expansion sleeve to SNAP back together and hold the desired torque until the device Is required to disengage. We machine all of our angles and sleeve to tolerances of {fraction (1/10)}th of one thousandth of 1 inch to ensure consistent disengagement on each Snap Tech with Z-Tech Fit #SMS-BA1 that is installed. This ensures each customer that the product will be safe and will dis-engage at the required torque preventing equipment damage and down time and lost production. This device is completely re-usable. It is the only one of its kind in the market place today that we know of.